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chivalrous definition

chiv·al·rous (s̸hiv′əl rəs)

adjective

  1. having the noble qualities of an ideal knight; gallant, courteous, honorable, etc.
  2. of chivalry; chivalric

Etymology: ME chevalrous < OFr chevalereus: see chivalry

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